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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.79, 3,999.29 and 817.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.79, 3,999.29 and 817.17 is: 1,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.79 : 3,999.29 = 817.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.79/3,999.29 = 817.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.79x = 3,999.29 × 817.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.79x = 3,268,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,101.85/2,665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.94

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